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GX Retro FixRetro Console Repair & How-To Guides

Step-by-step video fixes for classic consoles: NES, SNES, N64, Game Boy, PlayStation, PS2, GameCube and more. A new fix every day from GX Game Lore.

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14 video guides · Pick a fix and press play

Retro Fix

NES Blinking Red Light

Watch the GX Retro Fix guide to troubleshooting an NES blinking red light.

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Week 2 - Nov 9-15, 2026

Retro Game Repair Starter Kit

Gamebit drivers, tri-wing, 99% isopropyl and swabs, and a temperature-controlled iron.

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GameCube Disc Spins But Won't Load

Clean the disc and laser lens, try other games; original Wii consoles play GameCube discs too.

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PS2 Memory Card Not Detected? Fix It

Slot 1 label up, check the Browser, clean the contacts, back up your best saves.

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How to Spot a Fake Pokemon Game Boy Cartridge

Check the label, the molded logo, the screw and the board inside.

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Clean a Cartridge Without Ruining the Label

Dry brush, alcohol on the plastic only, adhesive remover for gunk, microfiber for the label.

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PS1 Won't Read Discs? Here's the Fix

Clean the disc and laser lens, check the rails, and know when the laser needs replacing.

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Week 1

Fix Vertical Lines on a Game Boy Screen

The screen ribbon's heat bond has lifted; here's how to bring the lines back.

Game Boy

Week 1

How to Connect a Super Nintendo to an HDMI TV

Check for AV input or use an AV-to-HDMI converter, then set Game Mode and 4:3.

SNES consoles

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